Equipment Operator II

Alachua-County-Board-of-County-Commissioners; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Public Works department. The role requires operating a range of heavy construction equipment, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with road maintenance and other field tasks.

Applicants must hold a Florida Class B CDL with air brakes, possess an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Safety training for operating heavy construction equipment.
• Capability to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction and transportation equipment.
• Perform pre-operation checks and routine maintenance.
• Complete manual tasks as required with professionalism and urgency.
• Work during emergencies as assigned in disaster situations.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Mechanical repair

Oral written instructions

Job description

Completion of eighth grade and one year experience operating equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

A valid State of Florida Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

This is skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of moderately complex/heavy equipment, conducting routine/preventative maintenance and performing manual tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Operates 15 foot bat-wing mower.

Operates slope mower.

Operates grader in road maintenance activities.

Operates payloader.

Operates bulldozer.

Operates dumptruck.

Operates steel / rubber wheel roller.

Operates industrial tractor front end loader/back-hoe.

Operates mechanical sweeper.

Operates roscoe patch machine.

Operates motorgrader for routine grading.

Operates mini excavator.

Completes minor repair work on equipment.

Performs pre-operation checks of equipment; performs routine service and preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain good working order.

Performs manual tasks and labor, while not operating equipment as required.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar equipment.

Knowledge of the component parts, operating principles and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment.

Ability to service types of heavy equipment and to make minor repairs.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Skill in the operation of moderately complex and heavy construction and transportation equipment.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.